Chemistry
see also: 2002-2003
Course Schedule
Chemistry is an experimental science. Classroom and laboratory work
combine to form a unique, personalized education, which can lead to
a successful career or entrance into medical, dental, graduate, or
other professional schools.
The Chemistry Department is located in Boone Science Hall, which
houses the classrooms, laboratories, computers, and equipment necessary
for the study of the natural sciences. Senior faculty, rather than
student assistants, direct all laboratory and class instruction.
Opportunities are available for independent study conducted individually
or as a member of a research team. Research projects in areas such
as pollution analysis, toxicity studies, chemical synthesis, computer
simulations and chemical kinetics are encouraged for both lower and upper-division
students. Summer research opportunities are also available. Internships
can be designed to match individual backgrounds and interests.
Pre-professional students seeking advanced degrees in medicine, dentistry,
or veterinary science, should give serious consideration to a chemistry
major, as well as the courses CHE 412 Biochemistry, BIO 130 Frontiers
in Genetics, BIO 220 Organismal Biology, BIO 222 Cellular Biology,
and BIO 374 Animal Physiology.
Chemistry Major: consists of 34 credits, to include the following
required courses and three other upper-division credits.
CHE 141 General Chemistry I & 142 General Chemistry II
CHE 252 Quantitative Analysis and Equilibrium
CHE 301-302 Organic Chemistry
CHE 399 Chemical Thermodynamics
CHE 400 Chemical Dynamics and Quantum Chemistry
CHE 451 Instrumental Analysis
CHE 494 Independent Study
Students preparing for graduate work in chemistry are strongly advised
to complete courses in addition to those required for the major (e.g.,
CHE 412, 420, MAT 211).
Chemistry Minor: consists of 18 credits including, CHE 141-142,
252, 301 and four additional upper-division credits in chemistry.
Interdisciplinary
LOWER DIVISION
SCI-101 Science 3.0 cr.
Spring. A multidisciplinary approach to science, scientific methods,
and major theories of science. Includes topics in biology, chemistry,
earth science, and physics, with emphasis on living systems. Students
may fulfill the general graduation requirement in natural sciences
by taking this course and one other four-credit laboratory course in
any of the natural sciences.
Chemistry (CHE)
LOWER DIVISION
CHE-136 Chemistry of the Environment 3.0 cr.
Winter. A course for non-majors who wish to study the importance
of chemistry in understanding contemporary environmental problems.
The role of science and technology in society will also be examined.
This course may be taken alone or together with CHE 136L. (NATURAL
SCIENCE)
CHE-136L Chemistry of the Environment Lab 1.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq. or coreq.: any college chemistry lecture course.
A laboratory course for non-majors who wish to explore the chemical
phenomena associated with contemporary environmental problems.
(NATURAL SCIENCE LAB)
CHE-141 General Chemistry I & Lab 4.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq.: high school algebra. A college level course in
general chemistry designed for all chemistry and other majors. Emphasis
is placed on atomic and molecular structure, chemical periodicity,
descriptive organic chemistry, and thermochemistry. Six hours of lecture and laboratory weekly.
(NATURAL SCIENCE LAB)
CHE-142 General Chemistry II & Lab 4.0 cr.
Spring. Prereq.: CHE 141. A continuation of the study of general
chemistry including equilibrium, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics and environmental chemistry. Six hours of lecture and laboratory weekly.
CHE-252 Quant Analysis & Equilibrium 4.0 cr.
Spring. Prereq.: CHE 142. An introduction to theory and techniques
of analytical chemistry including volumetric/gravimetric methods,
acid/base chemistry, potentiometry, chromatography and complex equilibria.
Three lectures and one 3 1/2 hour laboratory weekly.
UPPER DIVISION
CHE-301-302 Organic Chemistry 4.0 cr.
Fall, spring. Prereq.: CHE 142; CHE 301 is a prereq. to 302. A
study of the aliphatic and aromatic compounds of carbon. Study includes
structure, nomenclature, typical reaction of functional groups, structure
reactivity relationships, synthesis and mechanisms of reactions. Three
lectures and one 3 ½-hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-394 Special Topics in Chemistry 2.0 cr.
Winter. Alt. years. Prereq.: CHE 302. A course for students pursuing
a major or minor in chemistry. Specialized subjects in inorganic,
analytical, organic, physical, environmental or biochemistry will
be examined in a lecture and seminar format. Topics involving current
literature and research will be emphasized.
CHE-397 Internship 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: At least sophomore standing and
permission. Internships are designed to give students experience in
their fields of interest. A written summary of the internship
and weekly consultation with the instructor may be required. This
course does not fulfill the general graduation requirement for
independent work. See internship guidelines.
CHE-399 Chemical Thermodynamics 3.0 cr.
Spring. Prereq.: CHE 142 or 252, MAT 152. Pre or coreq.: PHY 231-232
or 271-272 (271-272 preferred). A study of the properties of gases,
the laws of thermodynamics, solutions, equilibria, and phase diagrams.
CHE-400 Chemical Dynamics & Quantum Chemistry 3.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq.: CHE 142 or 252, MAT 152. Pre or Coreq.: PHY 231-232
or 271-272 (271-272 preferred). CHE 399 is not a prerequisite. A study
of reaction kinetics, quantum and statistical mechanics, atomic and
molecular structure and spectroscopy.
CHE-412 Biochemistry 3.0 cr.
Spring. Alt. years. Prereq.: CHE 301. Coreq.:
CHE 412L. A lecture and
reading course in biochemical principles. Topics include thermodynamics,
biomolecules, enzymes, metabolism, and expression and transmission
of genetic information.
CHE-412L Biochemistry Lab 1.0 cr.
Spring. Alt. years. Coreq.: CHE 412. A laboratory
study of the concepts and techniques involved in biochemistry.
The course will primarily focus on protein structure and
function. The course will emphasize spectroscopy, protein
isolation techniques, chromatography, electrophoresis, peptide
structure determination, enzyme kinetics, and techniques in nucleic
acid chemistry.
CHE-420 Inorganic Chemistry. 3.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq.: CHE 301; Coreq.: CHE 420L. A select
coverage of topical inorganic chemistry comprising catalysis,
coordination chemistry, solid state chemistry (including
superconductivity) and bioinorganic chemistry.
CHE-420L Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq.: CHE 301; Coreq.: CHE 420. A six week
research experience encompassing synthesis, characterization and
scientific writing with the goals of preparing anion sensors and heavy
metal sequestering agents. Two 3+ hour laboratories weekly.
CHE-451 Instrumental Analysis 4.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq.: CHE 252 and 301. An advanced study of the techniques
of analytical chemistry including instrumentation theory, separation
theory, optical methods and automated analysis. Three lectures and
one 3 ½-hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-494 Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: permission. Reading, research,
or special laboratory assignments as approved by the instructor. A
written report is required for research projects. See independent
study guidelines. (INDEPENDENT WORK)
CHE-497 Internship 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring, summer. Prereq.: permission. Individually
arranged programs of work and study with the department, academic
institutions, private industries, or government agencies. A paper
or the write up of laboratory notebook is required. Does not fulfill requirements
for the chemistry major. See internship guidelines.
(INDEPENDENT WORK)
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